Sangay Volcano erupts with huge ash.

13 March 2021. Introduction: On March 11 2021, the Sangay volcano of Ecuador erupted and it ejected the clouds of ash up to the height of 8,500 meters into the sky. Highlights: Though the capital city is located around 50 kilometres away from the Sangay Volcano, even then the eruption,caused the sky in the capital […]

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Centre’s Panel for Air Quality Management in NCR Dissolved.

11 March 2021. Introduction: The Panel for Air Quality Management set by the Central government in around the National Capital Region has now been dissolved after five months of its constitution. Highlights The Panel which was set by the Centre government in the month of October 2020 now  stands dissolved because the ordinance which was […]

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How Warming Oceans affects Metabolism of Sharks?

11 March 2021. Introduction:  In a recent study, it has been found that, the warming of worldwide oceans due to climate change may affect the metabolism of sharks. The scientists conducted the work in the New England Aquarium and studied “Epaulette Sharks” which live off the Australia and New Guinea. Highlights of the study: In […]

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Olive Ridley Turtles arrive at Gahirmatha.

11 March 2021. Introduction: Female Olive Ridley  turtles have started moving to the Gahirmatha beach in the Kendrapara district in Odisha. They are arriving at the beach to lay eggs which is described as the phenomenon called ‘arribada’. Highlights: The unique phenomenon of   these marine species which converge on the nesting ground to lay eggs […]

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Madhya Pradesh Tourism introduces Night Safari

7 March 2021. Introduction: On 4 March 2021,three national parks in Madhya Pradesh have started night safari. This step by the state isto boost  major boost tourism in the state. Highlights  The introduction of night safaris in three national parks is a boon for  wildlife enthusiasts who can now experience the majestic animals at night. […]

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Simlipal Forest Fire –Highlights.

5 March 2021. Introduction: The Simlipal Tiger Reserves in Odisha underwent the massive fires recently. The wildfires broke in the biosphere reserve situated in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. Similipal Tiger Reserve It is a tiger reserve situated in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha in the northern part. The reserve derives its name from Simul […]

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Five new Frogs species found in Western Ghats.

4 March 2021. Introduction: Five new species of shrub frogs have been found by the research teams of US and India.. These species of the frog were discovered from the Western Ghats which is a globally recognised biodiversity hotspot. Highlights of the research: The findings of the research were published in the article called”An integrative […]

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